Transportation Fastener Blogs

Feb 24

How Are Car Seats Made?

By YKK Blog, FAQ, Transportation No Comments

Summary Car seats are made up of 3 major components: a frame for support, foam for comfort, and a trim cover for appearance. The actual building of the seat follows in the same order. The frame is made of fabricated metal components and assembled. Then, the appropriately designed foam is…

Jan 20

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How to close a concealed zipper in a car seat

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YKK’s 5CH CONCEAL® zipper is used in automotive seating to give the trim cover open access to air bags and other connections required for seat functions. Once all the connections have been made, the assembler can close the trim cover by utilizing an ergonomic zipper closing tool. Unlike a conventional...

Jan 11

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Automotive engineers innovate seating to meet consumer needs

By YKK Blog, Transportation No Comments

The seats in an automobile play an important role in the overall customer satisfaction. That is why automotive engineers must keep up with customer demands by adding new features and materials to improve the look, feel and functionality of seating. As a manufacturer of fastening products, YKK is actively developing...

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